The History of Virginia, in Four Parts. Beverley Robert

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Their fuel, 238

       CHAPTER XVIII.

      Clothing in Virginia.

§76. Clothing, 239
Slothfulness in handicrafts, 239

       CHAPTER XIX.

      Temperature of the Climate, and the Inconveniences attending it.

§77. Natural temper and mixture of the air, 240
78. Climate and happy situation of the latitude, 240
79. Occasions of its ill character, 241
Rural pleasures, 241
80. Annoyances, or occasions of uneasiness, 243
Thunders, 243
Heat, 243
Troublesome insects, 243
81. Winters, 250
Sudden changes of the weather, 251

       CHAPTER XX.

      Diseases incident to the Country.

§82. Diseases in general, 252
83. Seasoning, 253
84. Cachexia and yaws, 253
85. Gripes, 253

       CHAPTER XXI.

      Recreations and Pastimes in Virginia.

§86. Diversions in general, 254
87. Deer-hunting, 254
88. Hare-hunting, 254
89. Vermin-hunting, 255
90. Taking wild turkies, 256
91. Fishing, 256
92. Small game, 256
93. Beaver, 256
94. Horse-hunting, 257
95. Hospitality, 258

       CHAPTER XXII.

      Natural Product of Virginia, and the Advantages of Husbandry.

§96. Fruits, 259
97. Grain, 261
98. Linen, silk and cotton, 261
99. Bees and cattle, 262
100. Usefulness of the woods, 263
101. Indolence of the inhabitants, 263

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